MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

DC COMICS FOR DECEMBER

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN, INC. #2

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Yanick Paquette and Michel Lacombe, covers by Paquette and Andy Kubert.

The dynamic new era of Batman continues! The Dark Knight and Mr. Unknown -- the Batman of Japan -- go up against Lord Death Man. It's going to be a fight to the end that could see the failure of Batman, Inc. before it's even begun!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2

Written by David Finch, art by Finch and Scott Williams, covers by Finch and Andy Clarke.

Batman faces the Penguin in the search for his childhood friend Dawn Golden…but what The Dark Knight finds sends him on a far darker and more desperate path. Now he's forced to reach out to Etrigan, the Demon for help -- a favor that may come at too high a price!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

BATMAN #705

Written by Tony Daniel, art and cover by Daniel.

Batman joins forces with a new hero who's as dangerous as she is beautiful. When members of a secret order turn up dead and tortured in Gotham City's Chinatown district, I-Ching informs Batman that he fears an ancient relic is the target. Batman connects this case to that of a missing satellite architect. With few clues to go by and the stakes getting higher, Batman races to locate the surviving members of the order before it's too late.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

DETECTIVE COMICS #872

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Jock and Francesco Francavilla, cover by Jock.

A series of disturbing clues brings Batman face-to-face with Gotham City's dark past and deadly present. Plus, Jim Gordon continues a harrowing search to uncover the truth about a frightening figure from his own past. . . Part 2 of "The Black Mirror."

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #12

Written by David Hine, art by Agustin Padilla, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

What starts as a Batman, Inc. recruitment trip soon turns into an international incident as The Dark Knight encounters a string of bizarre murders in Paris, France. Featuring both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as Batman, this extra-sized spectacular guest-stars The Question and spotlights the debut of a new Bat-ally!

In part 1, Bruce, Dick and Renee Montoya are presented with a series of cryptic clues, which lead them to the underground catacombs of Paris -- and the most unexpected of assassins! Continued in this month's Batman Annual #28!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

BATMAN ANNUAL #28

Written by David Hine, art by Agustin Padilla, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

This year's Batman annuals collide in a 2-part story involving both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as Batman! In this second part of the story, when a Batman, Inc. recruitment trip to Paris, France leads to a murder mystery, the heroes deduce that the assassinations are connected to a strange cult leader. But will this religious figure take them one step closer to solving the bizarre murders? Or are The Question, Bruce and Dick getting one step closer to becoming the next victims?

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

BATMAN AND ROBIN #18

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Patrick Gleason and Mark Irwin, covers by Gleason and Gene Ha.

Batman and Robin find themselves in the middle of a deadly crusade as "angels" continue falling from the skies! The White Knight is shining his heavenly light into the dark corners of Gotham City in his quest to
vanquish the shadows of the soul in "Dark Knight, White Knight" part 2 of 3!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec 15.

KNIGHT & SQUIRE #3

Written by Paul Cornell, art by Jimmy Broxton, cover by Yanick Paquette and Michel Lacombe.

Cyril and Beryl have the fight of their lives on their hands when Shakespeare's most evil monarch, Richard III, returns! And he's brought with him a cloned army of all the worst Kings of England, intent on taking back the country through the use of social networking! Yes, that's the plot!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

BATMAN: ORPHANS #1-2

Written by Eddie Berganza, art and cover by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco.

Robin's been found dead! And that's not an easy thing to face -- especially when you're Tim Drake! In this pre-Red Robin tale, Tim and Batman must solve the murder of an impostor Robin and follow the trail of someone putting together a new team of teenaged sidekicks made up of kids who've been promised that they'll become the new Robin...if they survive!

56 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 1 and Dec. 15.

BATMAN: ODYSSEY #6

Written, art and covers by Neal Adams.

The first part of Neal Adams's Batman epic comes to a dramatic conclusion as Batman, Deadman and The Joker -- working together and against each other -- break into Arkham Asylum and confront the doctors who control the most heinous criminals. But does some other powerful individual control these monsters? Is it the Sensei, the deadliest martial artist in the word and leader of the League of Assassins? Or is it Ra's al Ghul, the greatest opponent Batman has ever faced? And is The Dark Knight willing to let Talia die to bring this monstrous clash to an end?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #18

Written by Paul Dini and Fabian Nicieza, art by Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs and Szmon Kudranski, cover by Nguyen.

In part 3 of the 5-part sequel to "Heart of Hush," Tommy Elliot's masquerade as Bruce Wayne backfires when he's shot and taken prisoner by vengeful gangster Judson Pierce. With Pierce determined to exterminate the last survivor of the Wayne family, it looks like the wounded Hush will finally pay the ultimate price for his deception.

Meanwhile, in the Ragman second feature, things in the Robbinsville section of Gotham City heat up as yet another mysterious suicide is discovered -- and Ragman prepares for Firefly's return!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #18

Written by Peter Calloway, art by Andres Guinaldo and Bit, cover by Guillem March.

How far will Zatanna go for the people she loves? How far will Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn go for Catwoman when they find out that she's been lying to them? And how long can Talia al Ghul hold off an enraged Ivy? Find out here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

AZRAEL #15

Written by David Hine, art by Cliff Richards, cover by Guillem March.

The prophecy is fulfilled! Azrael has been found crucified, and a mystery swirls around his fate. It's time for the world's greatest detective to step in and figure out how this destiny came to pass. And how will this continue to play into the founding of Batman, Inc? Guest-starring The Dark Knight!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

BATGIRL #16

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Nguyen.

The "Order of the Scythe" has drawn first blood, framing Batgirl for a crime she didn't commit. Can she outrun Gotham City's Finest long enough to prove her innocence? The birth of Batgirl's gallery of rogues begins here as "The Lesson" continues!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

BIRDS OF PREY #7

Written by Gail Simone, art by Ardian Syaf and Viceente Cifuentes, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

One of Oracle's fiercest enemies finds her alone and far from her allies and safe houses -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg as Batman returns! A story alled "The Death of Oracle!"

Some of the most promising new talent in comics are corrupted by the most depraved villains in Gotham City in this all-new special featuring The Joker, the Riddler, Calendar Man, Scarecrow, and yes, even Humpty Dumpty! It's seven short stories, all in one giant issue!

80 pages, $5.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #51

Written by Marc Guggenheim, art and cover by Jerry Bingham.

"Super-Powers" part 2 of 5! Now: Batman gets to the bottom of the mysterious disappearances in Gotham City only to find himself facing something very alien to his experience as The Dark Knight! Then: Bruce Wayne finds himself facing something very deadly to his existence -- the sword of the villain, Huairen!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

OUTSIDERS #35

Written by Dan DiDio, art by Keith Giffen, cover by Philip Tan.

Deep in the Pacific Northwest of Canada, Freight Train's origin is revealed as he battles for the life of Black Lightning against the equally unstoppable Shaggy Man.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

RED ROBIN #18

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Marcus To and Ray McCarthy.

To infiltrate the computer systems of a Russian industrialist tied to the mysterious Unternet, Red Robin must stop a vengeance-driven vigilante named Promise from killing the oligarch while making sure his former ally Red Star doesn't stop him!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #896

Written by Paul Cornell and Nick Spencer, art by Pete Woods, co-feature art by R.B. Silva and Denis Frietas, cover by David Finch.

Part 1 of a 2-part crossover with the Secret Six! Lex Luthor doesn't want to get his hands dirty fighting Vandal Savage (that Black Ring energy ain't gonna find itself!), so he hires Savage's daughter Scandal and her Secret Six team to take the immortal villain down for him! Continued in Secret Six #29!

And in the hit new Jimmy Olsen co-feature, Jimmy signs up for a "Win a Date" auction, but much to his surprise, so does his ex, Chloe Sullivan! While Jimmy ends up on a date with CrazyPants McGee, Jimmy's archrival snags Chloe! D'oh! And wait, are those wedding bells we hear? Better hope they don't toll for thee, Olsen!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #13

Written by Paul Cornell, art by Marco Rudy and Ed Benes, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

While present-day Lex Luthor is busy fighting an array of the DCU's most vile foes over in Action Comics, this annual takes a look back at two formative encounters Luthor had before he became the bald mad genius we know and love (to hate) today! Rudy illustrates a story of young Lex and Darkseid, while Benes tackles a tale starring Luthor and Batman foe Ra's al Ghul!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

SUPERBOY #2

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Pier Gallo, covers by Phil Noto and Guillem March..

The vegetation of Smallville is out of control, and all evidence points to Poison Ivy as the cause! Superboy's friend Simon thinks there might be more to this than meets the eye, but he'll have a hard time convincing Superboy of that now that he's in the thrall of Ivy!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

SUPERMAN #706

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Eddy Barrows and J.P. Mayer, covers by John Cassaday and Sami Basri.

The "Grounded" story arc brings The Man of Steel to Des Moines, Iowa! A chance encounter there, however, suddenly thrusts Superman back in time. So somehow he's Superboy again, the world is on the brink of nuclear Armageddon and it's all his fault!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #79

Written by Chris Robertson, art by Jesus Merino, cover by Fiona Staples.

Get ready to go back to the 853rd century as Superman/Batman visits the world of DC One Million! What dangerous foe threatens to destroy both the 853rd and 21st centuries? Find out here in the first part of a 2-part story.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

SUPERGIRL #59

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Jamal Igle, cover by Amy Reeder.

A dangerous new foe has it in for Cat Grant, and as much as Supergirl'd like to see Cat get what's coming to her, The Girl of Steel has no choice but to get involved! This one's got it all - Arkham Asylum, Superwoman, the Justice League of America, and a couple of twists and turns you won't see coming!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

FIRST WAVE TITLES

DOC SAVAGE #9

Written by Brian Azzarello and Ivan Brandon, co-feature written by Jason Starr, art by Nic Klein, co-feature art by Scott Hampton, cover by J.G. Jones.

Doc's adventure in the war-torn Middle East takes a nasty turn when he realizes that the people who sent him into the Zone don't necessarily want him coming back out. Meanwhile, the threat he came to neutralize is not what it seems!

And in the Justice, Inc. co-feature, there's nothing standing between Smitty and his quarry, the murdering scum he plans to pay back in kind -- but what will become of him if he breaks Benson's cardinal rule? "Murder and Vengeance" concludes here!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

THE SPIRIT #9

Written by David Hine, co-feature written by Paul Dini, art by Moritat, co-feature art by Mike Ploog, cover by Ladronn.

The Spirit knew there was something suspicious about the relationship of mafia heir Ophelia Ottoman and no-good loser Jimmy Bauhaus, but he didn't know that the secret they kept could pit Central City's crime families against each other! But that doesn't mean he's going to let Ottoman get away with murder. . . does it? Say it ain't so, Spirit!

And in the co-feature, The Spirit: Black & White, Paul Dini and Mike Ploog have a holiday gift for you: the tale of an extremely bad Santa -- a crook haunted by the Spirit of Christmas everywhere he turns!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

DCU TITLES

ADVENTURE COMICS #521

Written by Paul Levitz, co-feature written Jeff Lemire, art by Geraldo Broges and Marlo Alquiza, co-feature art by Mahmud Asrar and John Dell, cover by Scott Clark and David Beaty.

The rebuilding of the Green Lantern Corps in the 31st century starts here! Now set in "contemporary" Legion times, this issue tells an all-new tale starring the last survivors of the fabled Corps. Their next recruit will shock you! In The Atom's co-feature, the Colony continues its assault on Ray Palmer with more shrinkable suicide bombers!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

BOOSTER GOLD #39

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Chris Batista and Rich Perrotta.

Forced to face the reality that his best friend Ted Kord is never coming back from the dead, Booster Gold withdraws from reality by running home to his original time and place. Unfortunately, once home, he's arrested for the theft of the Time Sphere that allowed him to become Booster Gold in the first place!

From the dawn of time (Anthro) to the far-flung future (Legion of Super-Heroes), sentient life has honored the winter holidays with celebrations and rituals as diverse as the universe itself! Join DC Comics - and a stellar team of writers and artists - to honor the vast and diverse holidays of the DC Universe in 6 tales of holiday cheer! Starring the aforementioned characters along with Superman, The Spectre, Jonah Hex, and Green Lantern John Stewart for a holiday special like no other!

56 pages, $4.99.

DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #8

Written by Len Wein, art by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway and Scott Kolins, covers by Jurgens, Ordway and TBD.

Four new Supermen . . . a new Batman . . . the DC Universe has never seen such change. When it comes to the Reign of the new Supermen, not all change is good! Also, witness the fall of the greatest Green Lantern of all time -- Hal Jordan! And take a trip to Apokolips and the world of the New Gods!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

DOOM PATROL #17

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Matthew Clark and Ron Randall, cover Clark.

A man walks into a talent agent's office. No, wait, that's not how this one goes; let's start again. A Robotman walks into a murderous family's moving castle. He witnesses mayhem, torture, bloody death, and a hell of a party. So what do you call an act like that? Join us as the Doom Patrol meets...The Aristocrats!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

THE FLASH #9

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Francis Manapul, variant cover by Scott Kolins.

Make way for Hot Pursuit -- the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! He's here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit -- hero or villain! And just wait until you see whose face is under Hot Pursuit's helmet.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

FREEDOM FIGHTERS #4

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Travis Moore and Trevor Scott, cover by Dave Johnson.

The hunt is on for the second artifact! But in order to find it, the team will be thrown into the most dangerous trap of all – a metahuman high-security prison, which just entered a full-blast riot! Without the Spirit of America at their side, will the Freedom Fighters finally have to lay down their arms?

Brightest Day branches out as another mystery rises from the White Lantern forest. Who is the Lady of the Forest -- and what significance does she have in the life of the Emerald Archer?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

GREEN LANTERN #61

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, variant cover by Alex Garner.

Brightest Day continues with the revelation of the identity of the cloaked figure that's been collecting the Emotional Spectrum Entities! But how does its end goal involve the Butcher, the personification of rage? Plus, another being seeks the red entity -- The Spectre! And he has no patience with his former host Hal Jordan, who happens to be in the way.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #55

Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt, variant cover by Patrick Gleason.

Brightest Day burns bright as war breaks out on Qward between the Green Lantern Corps and the Weaponers! Plus, the secret pact between Atrocitus, Guy Gardner and Ganthet is revealed!

Guy Gardner is seeing red rage! Much blood will be spilled, as the truth about his shocking pact with Atrocitus and Ganthet stands revealed to his teammates Kilowog and Arisia. And whose side will Sodam Yat find himself on?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

GREEN LANTERN: LARFLEEZE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Brett Booth, cover by Gena Ha.

It's Brightest (Christmas) Day! What do you want for Christmas? Orange Lantern Larfleeze wants everything – including Santa Claus himself! And nothing, not even the heroes of the DC Universe can to stop the Orange Lantern from getting what he wants! Plus, the strange holiday season shenanigans starring the rest of the Orange Lantern Corps!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

GREEN LANTERN/PLASTIC MAN: WEAPONS OF MASS DECEPTION #1

Written by Marv Wolfman, art and cover by Brent Anderson.

Here's the bad news: a horde of aliens is living undercover on Earth, and they're smuggling weapons off-planet to fuel an interstellar war! Here's the good news: two of Earth's most powerful heroes are on the case, and one of them is the finest cop in the galaxy, Green Lantern! But here's the bad news again: the other one is Plastic Man. Sorry, GL. This is gonna be rough…

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

JLA/THE 99 #3

Written by Fabian Nicieza and Stuart Moore, art by Tom Derenick and Drew Geraci, cover by Felipe Massafera.

The first-ever meeting between DC Comics' Justice League of America and Teshkeel Comics' the 99 continues! Hawkman joins three members of The 99 on a flight to Brazil where earthquakes and devastation suggest the existence of another Noor Stone and another new addition to the 99's team! Can Hafiz harness the stone's power before he destroys everything? And why is Firestorm acting so . . . oddly?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

JONAH HEX #62

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Eduardo Risso.

Happy Holidays, Hex fans! You've been good this year, so we got you an issue drawn by the incomparable Eduardo Risso! Jonah Hex was sure he'd seen it all – but that was before he was hired to escort a delivery through the desert. Who or what is “The Package"?

DC's biweekly Justice League event continues! In issue #15, the world blames the Justice League International for the recent Chicago death toll and the death of a hero. As our team deals with the fallout, Captain Atom returns from a dark future with information on Max Lord's ultimate plan – and Wonder Woman plays a major part in it!

In issue #16, the Creature Commandos have attacked the JLI and one of the team lies dying. Meanwhile, Power Girl swears vengeance on the JLI for her friend's death, but Batman suspects foul play.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 8 an Dec. 22.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #52

Written by James Robinson, art by Mark Bagley, Rob Hunter and Norm Rapmund, covers by Mark Bagley, Rob Hunter and David Mack.

With Washington, D.C. in the hands of The Omega Man and the full extent of his horrific power revealed, the JLA is forced to make a difficult decision. Is there no choice for the World's Greatest Heroes but to team with the World's Worst Villains – the Crime Syndicate – in order to save both Earths? How will this desperate action be affected by Ultra Man's betrayal of everyone. . . and the reappearance of Dark Supergirl?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #46

Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope.

With Monument Point still down after Scythe's devastating attack on U.S. soil, looting begins! Enter Collatoral Damage, a new team of villains set to lay claim to the riches yet to be found in the rubble of the once great American city! Luckily, there are new heroes flooding into the JSA's new hometown to help stabilize and rebuild alongside Earth's First Super Hero Team!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

JSA ALL-STARS #13

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Howard Porter and Art Thibert, cover by Freddie Williams II.

Left powerless, Cyclone struggles to lead a "normal" life apart from the All-Stars But the sudden appearance of a team of Cy-Clones leaves her questioning her mental powers as well! And how can she prove she's the one and only original when the others seem to have her abilities -- and more?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #8

Written by Paul Levitz, art and cover by Yildiray Cinar and Wayne Faucher.

As votes come in from across the galaxy for the next Legion leader, Chameleon Boy enlists Yera in the hunt for their fellow shape-shifting Durlans, convinced that more are at work to destroy the United Planets.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ANNUAL #1

Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, art and cover by Giffen and John Dell.

The team of Levitz and Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years! And their next 31st century masterpiece introduces the all-new, all-deadly Emerald Empress! She's ultra-twisted! She possesses entire planets! And she devastates the Legion so completely, one Legionnaire will never be the same!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS #6

Written by Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerwa, art by Julian Lopez and John Lucas, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

In this final chapter, it's all-out Durlan civil war with our heroes caught in between! There's only one way out, but first the Crusaders will have to finally solve the mystery behind Project SWORD!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

POWER GIRL #19

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Sami Basri.

It was bound to happen what with her participation in Justice League: Generation Lost – Power Girl relies on the JLI to help her turn her recent fortunes around! But how will that sit with her current teammates in JSA All-Stars?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #23

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna, cover by Francis Portela.

In "To Be a R.E.B.E.L.," part 3, Adam Strange plays peacemaker between Vril Dox's band of rebellious space cops and the entire Green Lantern Corps – and negotiations aren't going well at all. Let's hope Lobo can stay on his best behavior . . .yeah, right!
Guest-starring Green Lantern John Stewart!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

SECRET SIX #28

Written by Gail Simone, art by J. Calafiore, cover by Daniel LuVisi.

The pedal-to-the-metal conclusion of the “Reptile Brain" storyline is here as the survivors of the two warring factions of the Secret Six face a danger even more horrifying and revolting than each other! And if this is Skartaris, who's playing Warlord?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

TEEN TITANS #90

Written by J.T. Krul art and cover by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazelwood, variant cover by Karl Kerschl.

It's mayhem at the cafeteria as Headcase and the Feral Boys run wild! Can the Teen Titans pull themselves together long enough to overcome this combined threat - or will Damian once again be their downfall?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

TEEN TITANS: COLD CASE #1

Written by Mark Sable, art by Sean Muprhy, cover by jay Fabok.

An untold tale from writer bringing the Teen Titans and The Flash's Rogues Gallery into direct conflict! Two people already died over a mysterious object, and now both teams want it. How much more blood will be spilled to obtain it as this gets deadly personal for all involved?

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #2

Written by Nick Spencer, art by Cafu, Bit and ChrisCross, cover by Gary Frank.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents doesn't let up on the throttle for a second as the team's assault on the Spider compound to rescue a captured teammate continues! Plus, special guest artist ChrisCross illustrates a story spotlighting the backstory of doomed speedster Lightning!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #6

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.

Finding Bruce Wayne seems like a trivial pursuit compared to the horrors that the Time Masters stumble upon concerning 2011 and the entire DC Universe! How far has Reverse-Flash gone this time in his manipulations of the time-stream?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

TITANS #30

Written by Eric Wallace, art and cover by Fabrizio Fiorentino.

The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over, and Deathstroke's team of misfits is fighting for their lives against Gotham City's most dangerous lunatics! Will Deathstroke and Arsenal be able to side with Batman long enough to survive the night? Plus, Ray Palmer guest-stars as he continues his investigation into Ryan Choi's murder.